BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
14,199 km
8,823 miles
MDH
Carbondale/Murphysboro
United States
Distance
14,199 km
8,823 mi / 7,667 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

BKK MDH
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Southern Illinois Airport
IATA Code BKK MDH
ICAO Code VTBS KMDH
City Bangkok Carbondale/Murphysboro
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 411 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 37.780000, -89.250000

Bangkok (BKK) to Carbondale/Murphysboro (MDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) in Carbondale/Murphysboro, United States is 14,199 kilometers (8,823 miles / 7,667 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Thailand with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:33 in Bangkok, it's 17:33 in Carbondale/Murphysboro. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Carbondale/Murphysboro (MDH) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 348° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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